Aijamal
AdievaBishkek,
KyrgystanAsian
Graduate - LLM (grad. 2010)OMSS has been an ohana
for me; I wish I could continue to work
more with such people.

Eriza
BarengHome town
Graduate - American Studies

Randy
CortezPinipin, Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Ilokano
Undergraduate - Philosophy (grad. 2010)Use my education to be a
catalyst for positive social change; leave
the world a better place than I initially
found it; bring about systemic and structural
change -- El pueblo unido jama cerra vencido
-- "Power to the People."

Kaori
FujiiAkashi, Hyogo, Japan
Japanese
Undergraduate - Ethnic Studies (grad. 2011)
English, American Culture & Society
(Konan Women's University)Learning diversity is
so special because I can learn differences
between me and other ethnic groups. What
is more, I can enjoy the differences as
our uniqueness.

Jibril
HassenChicago, IL/Seattle, WAUndergraduate
- Psychology (Criminology)
BlackDiversity exists within
one's own essence. To deny it means depriving
one's self of essential ingredients which
make one whole. Ironically, these components
are inseparable from the human spirit.

Linda
KosenHometownUndergraduate
- Anthropology

Nelia
NacionDavao City, Philippines
Tagalog/Visayan
Undergraduate - Biology/Pre-med (grad. 2010)My goal is to become to
a physician and practice medicine in third
world countries.

Cecilia
NoblePhilippinesGraduate
- Sociology

Heather
Omori HometownUndergraduate
-

Christine
PantherTahlequah,
OK
Native American (Kiowa, Quapaw, Shawnee)
Undergraduate - American Studies/Political
ScienceI plan to take my education
back to and experiment with the Native American
community.

Chris
SmithSacramento, CA
Black
Graduate - Social WorkEducation is the pathway
to a better life.

Sandy
SuHometownUndergraduate
-

Alma
TaufuaTafuna, American Samoa
Samoan
Undergraduate - Pre-NursingMy goal is to become a nurse
and make a career in the military.

Paris
WatsonSan Francisco Bay Area
Creole African American w/American Indian
heritage (Creek nation)
Undergraduate
- Ethnic Studies (grad. 2010)Perserverance is the best
quality to have when reaching for your goals
and dreams.

Elsie
WhitehornRed Rock,
OK
Native American (Otoe, Ioway, Navajo)
Undergraduate - Management Info Systems (grad.
2011) I
have been assisted multiple times throughout
my journey in higher education. I hope to
bring what I have learned back to where I
am from to assist in any way.